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I bought a set of OE Toyota TPMS for my Sienna. Does anyone know if they will fit on a set of alloy wheels from Costco.com? They sell through another vendor named Velox Wheels.

Previously I purchased a set of alloy wheels from Canada and the tire shop said the OE TPMS doesn't fit on those wheels. Was a paint to get rid of those wheels, so want to make sure I don't have to go through that again.
 

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Turns out that tire shop didn’t know what they were doing. TPMS did fit the wheels. Ended up buying the no name ones from that shop for no reason tho so I have extra OE ones.
 

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Turns out that tire shop didn’t know what they were doing. TPMS did fit the wheels. Ended up buying the no name ones from that shop for no reason tho so I have extra OE ones.
Did Costco say what way the OEM TPMS did not fit. Please bear in mind - there are 2 parts of the TPMS - the stem and the tpms itself. there are multiple types of stems (aftermarket) that can fit the oem tpms. there are aluminum vs rubber stems than can fit the oem tpms. the "stem" is the only one part that gets to contact the rim. The tpms itself just connects to the "stem".

Im lost - why did you say TPMS did fit...but you still bought aftermarket ones.
 

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Did Costco say what way the OEM TPMS did not fit. Please bear in mind - there are 2 parts of the TPMS - the stem and the tpms itself. there are multiple types of stems (aftermarket) that can fit the oem tpms. there are aluminum vs rubber stems than can fit the oem tpms. the "stem" is the only one part that gets to contact the rim. The tpms itself just connects to the "stem".
It was the stem. Good to know, wish I knew this earlier.

Where does one buy a aftermarket stem?
 

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It was the stem. Good to know, wish I knew this earlier.

Where does one buy a aftermarket stem?
Its sold almost anywhere. Walmart, Ebay, autozone, amazon. The problem is finding out what kind of TPMS you have before taking your car to the shop. This picture is a toyota tpms with a $10 /set stem from ebay.

below it is a stem for a mercedes. It is rounded so the tpms can swivel to compensate for different rims. Not all stems are the same

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Did Costco say what way the OEM TPMS did not fit. Please bear in mind - there are 2 parts of the TPMS - the stem and the tpms itself. there are multiple types of stems (aftermarket) that can fit the oem tpms. there are aluminum vs rubber stems than can fit the oem tpms. the "stem" is the only one part that gets to contact the rim. The tpms itself just connects to the "stem".
EDIT: Well, look at that! Toyota has indeed moved into the modern era! I found a picture of the 42607-OE030, and it does indeed come with a screw removable valve stem!

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Talk to Costco before you buy your own sensors and try to figure out the correct valve stem for the wheels you are interested in buying. You might still be better off going with a universal programmable that has the slotted screw spot meant to accommodate different angle valve stems.



I believe that the Toyota OE sensor for the Gen-4 vans is part number 42607-0E030. And if it's true to most of the sensors used on the past vehicles, it's a 1 piece unit made for the exit angle of the valve hole on OE spec wheels. The metal threaded shaft is permanently attached to the sensor body on a 20 degree angle. All you can change is the core, the rubber inner seal and the outer nut. If the shaft gets damaged, you toss the sensors!

These are other Toyota OE sensors made by TRW and Pacific, and they have all been 1 piece construction.


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For this and other reasons, Costco typically uses Schrader universal programmable bodies (like EZ Sensor 33550 or newer) and one of 20+ fit kits that fit a variety of applications.

Also note that Costco really pushes back on Customer Supplied Parts. I got a lot of grief when I walked in with my own sourced and programmed Autel MX sensors for my 2015 van with OE wheels a few weeks back. Had to sign a waiver holding them harmless in the event anything went wrong with the installation, air leaks, registration to the vehicle errors, etc.

Handing them a sensor with a Mercedes valve stem on it will likely get you a refusal to install.
 
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I believe that the Toyota OE sensor for the Gen-4 vans is part number 42607-0E030. And if it's true to most of the sensors used on the past vehicles, it's a 1 piece unit made for the exit angle of the valve hole on OE spec wheels. The metal threaded shaft is permanently attached to the sensor body on a 20 degree angle. All you can change is the core, the rubber inner seal and the outer nut. If the shaft gets damaged, you toss the sensors!
You are right about the part number. I do not have the actual picture of my Sienna OEM TPMS. But a picture from Ebay confirms that the stem on the 4th gen TPMS is replacable (based on this picture from Ebay). You can simply unbolt it and replace just the stem (see pics from ebay link). I find it hard to believe our toyota has a "disposable" tpms if the stem breaks. OEM tpms is not cheap !

 

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Looks like we were researching and editing at the same time. I followed up on this, and it looks like Toyota went with a relatively small supplier (BCS), throwing over their previous relationship with TRW and Pacific. This is the first I've seen with replaceable stems. Yes, in the past you tossed the assembly if it corroded or was otherwise damaged.

My warning still stands, however. Costco has gotten very picky about Customer Supplied Parts, and may refuse to install anything you hand them without an argument.
 
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